November is in full swing and I’m excited to spend time reflecting on what I’m thankful for in my life. Change Makers, how do you practice gratitude in your lives? For me, I spend time thinking about the people who make me feel loved and what I can do to always be there for them, too. That’s why this November, I’m partnering with the GO2 Foundation to help fund research and awareness about lung cancer. You might’ve heard of the Go2 Foundation as a merger of the Lung Cancer Alliance and Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. This year, these two organizations joined forces to transform survivorship by delivering resources, advancing patient care, building disease awareness, and more. They’re especially...
A few years ago, when I first created Revive Jewelry, there were two main people who inspired me to find a way to help other people and their families. One of them is my brother, Zack, who was diagnosed with Lupus in 2012. Zack continues to motivate me but right now, I want to tell you the story of my grandpa Mike, who was the other huge inspiration for the designs I create today. Growing up, my grandpa Mike was like a father to me. He always showed up for the big events in my life—whether it was coaching my softball team, helping me get my first car, or even giving me my first job. I’ll always remember the little...
November is almost here and I’m so excited to share my new design with you, Change Makers! Before I tell you more about this new pendant, I want to take some time to reflect on my friends and family. I feel so lucky to have such incredibly supportive people in my life. One person in particular, my grandpa Mike, was like a father to me. I felt absolutely devastated when he was diagnosed with lung cancer and passed away within a month. Even though he faced such a huge difficulty in his life, he always inspired me with his strength. I still feel that he cares for me and looks out for me in everything that I do.
We can all get so busy during the span of just one month that sometimes we forget to reflect on what’s going on around us. I often think about how cancer can seem to take away all of a person’s time. Since October is coming to a close in about a week, I’d like to spotlight my charity partner for this month: the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).
What makes the BCRF special? They’re a nonprofit committed to finding the best ways to prevent and cure breast cancer. Not only do they provide funding for cancer research worldwide, but they also fund survivorship programs designed for people with an increased risk for developing breast cancer.
What's the best part of your day? I'll tell you mine, because I'm pretty excited about it! The new Butterfly for Breast Cancer Research Necklace was featured by RD's Obsessions! Woohoo!
So why is this so amazing?? Rach, author of RD's Obsessions, is a breast cancer thriver who writes about her own battle with breast cancer while keeping her fashionista front and center. Her blog is "a source of inspiration not only for [her] latest fashion outfit posts but is also a place for strength & confidence for young women, especially for those who are battling and survived cancer."
